High Dynamic Range Ultra Low Noise Amplifier

Chelmsford, MA 11/27/07 - Hittite Microwave Corporation, the world class supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets, announces the release of a hermetically packaged SMT GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier for use in microwave radio, military and space applications from 3.5 to 7 GHz.

The HMC392LH5is a hermetic SMT LNA that provides 15 dB of gain, while contributing only 2.5 dB of noise figure over the frequency range of 3.5 to 7 GHz. The amplifier provides excellent output IP3 performance of +24 dBm as well as an output P1dB of +14 dBm. In addition to the flexibility of selecting six possible bias options that allow the user to choose the desired bias point and output power, the amplifier¡¯s I/O¡¯s are internally matched to 50 ohms and DC blocked for robust wideband performance. The HMC392LH5MMIC LNA is housed in a hermetic RoHS compliant, 5x5mm leadless SMT package, and consumes typically 43 mA of current from a single +5V supply.

Samples and evaluation PC boards for all SMT packaged products are available from stock and can be ordered via the company¡¯s e-commerce site or via direct purchase order. Released data sheets are available on-line at www.hittite.com.